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May 18, 2011

Summer Outdoor Entertaining

Summer is the perfect time to entertain. There is something magical about sitting outside, eating barbecue, lighting candles and having that cool breeze blow through your hair. If you're looking for a quick way to spice up your patio set before having the Johnsons over, try these MK quick tips.

If your table is looking weathered, cover it with a long tablecloth and put down a few "nature inspired" place mats.

Most of the time you will need additional lighting when eating outdoors, so in order to create a cool ambiance, use a couple hurricane lamps on the table and place a few torches and lanterns strategically around the yard.

Although plastic seems like the obvious choice for dinnerware, break out some nice glass tumblers and some simple and elegant plates to keep your outdoor "dining room" classy.

Lastly, decorate your table with various wild flowers from your garden. Check them twice though, or you might have some unwanted dinner guests!